A wrap-up of the biggest health policy news of 2019
To close out a busy year, MM&M rounded up the biggest health policy developments of 2019.
Regulatory
Stephen Hahn confirmed as FDA commissioner
The Senate confirmed Hahn for the role Thursday.
Healthcare spending grows to $3.6 trillion in 2018
A look at the new heights healthcare spending reached last year.
Infographic: What could you buy with the $20.5 trillion Elizabeth Warren’s health plan calls for in new federal spending?
That number got many of us at MM&M thinking: What else can be bought with $20,500,000,000,000?
Open enrollment on pace amid ACA uncertainty
The healthcare law is facing court challenges, but enrollment is chugging on.
Policy Outlook 2020: Expect loads of talk, little action around biggest healthcare issues
A presidential election in 2020 means candidates and surrogates will be talking about healthcare, but the chances of meaningful change are slim.
Lawsuits against Juul echo opioid cases
New York and California have sued the e-cigarette company for deceptive marketing that contributed to a public health crisis.
It’s back! Bill requiring list prices in DTC ads resurfaces
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin hoped to pass the bill through unanimous consent last week, ahead of impeachment proceedings and a budget battle.
It’s time to push back on drug price legislation
Sander Flaum wants pharma to push back on pricing legislation.
Patterns emerge as vaping-related lung illnesses continue to rise
As more patients fall ill from the vaping lung illness, health officials are piecing together a more complete picture of the outbreak.
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